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COVID-19 economic woes ‘crushing’ OP Convention Center, which projects $2.8 million loss in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has crushed revenues at the Overland Park Convention Center this year, with officials now expecting to end the year with only about a third of the revenue and less than half the staff they had in 2019.…
Supersonic planes to fly over Kansas on invisible racetrack seven miles high
Supersonic test flights are coming to Kansas with a deal signed between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The test flights will be on the new Kansas Supersonic Transporation Corridor (SSTC), an 886-mile invisible…
Dodge City police determine messages to former mayor weren’t direct threats, sent from out of state
The Dodge City Police Department completed an investigation into the alleged threats over a mask mandate received by former Mayor Joyce Warshaw. The investigation determined that the emails were sent by an out of state resident in response to an…
Parsons pocket park opens to the public
A local pocket park has opened for one Southeast Kansas town. A tiny park located between two buildings called The Gathering Place, has opened in Parsons on Main Street. This was a joint effort between the city and Southeast Kansas…
GoFundMe launched to replace police chief’s favorite khakis damaged during Kellogg tackle
A GoFundMe has been set up to replace the Wichita police chief’s khakis, which were ruined after he tackled a suspect that appeared to be trying to commandeer moving vehicles Thursday morning along Kellogg. Chris Underwood of Brookville was a…
KDOT wants to hear from people on how to improve biking, walking options
The state is preparing for the future as the way people are choosing to travel is changing. Walking, biking, skating, or riding a scooter are some of the forms of travel that more people are choosing to use to get…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 17, 2020
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
After 7 decades, should Lawrence change its style of government? Commissioners say it’s worth considering
It has been 70 years since the city decided on its current government structure, and Lawrence city leaders say it’s time to reconsider whether it’s still the best fit. Commissioner Jennifer Ananda, who just finished a yearlong term as mayor,…
Lawrence’s annual statement to legislators calls for support of local control in pandemic response
Lawrence city leaders have approved their annual list of legislative priorities, including several additions regarding state support for local government responses to the coronavirus pandemic. The Lawrence City Commission provides the priority statement annually to the local state legislative delegation…
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